, in the next 2 weeks, should I try to include at least 1 long run (30k), or keep the runs short to avoid re-injury, and concentrate on tapering? What's your longest run before you got injured?Even if you have done (say) 22 miles, I'd be extremely dubious about
tissue in the lower back, all of which lead to over-use injuries.Understanding your back and how it affects your running is key to avoiding over-use injuries. "Because runners hold a specific form, the body ends up getting very little variety. Weakness
I have a detailed training plan that increases mileage gradually to avoid over training and potential injury.Yesterday however I added a 4 mile brisk walk in and a 2.5 miles walk today.I'm hoping to add up to 10 miles a week walking in to my
first week back do half your normal training and distance. Second week 2/3rds and third week back to normal. If after first week no issues whatsoever you could return to normal training. Your body will let you know! Best to avoid unnecessary injury
on treadmill.I say light work as it is very difficult to run fast on a treadmill because of the temperature(you sweat a lot) and lack of fresh air,but it is soft and good to avoid injuries.Otherwise,check your shoes and stay off road and pavements as long
although I am determined to give it my best shot and avoid an operation if possible.Has anybody come back from this sort of injury without surgery SorryMeant to post this in the injury forum - have copied it ther so please ignore
magazine may remember the excellent articles by Fun Runner [Geoffery Cannon] - where is he now? - who advocated 3 rest from running days. I think this has also been influential in my generally avoiding overuse injuries.
after falling over 2 weeks ago on a long run I hurt my hip/gluts/lower back. Then I got an overuse injury on my heel. I've been taking it easy ish and saw physio, and although the injuries are nearly healed now I've developed what I think is runners
up on the 28th November & in a staggered start I'm off in the first wave. Any tips for getting back to fitness fast? Or probably more importantly avoiding injury whilst doing so?Panic is setting in :( try the following threadhttp
first .Just coming back from a 7 month back injury so I am trying to avoid any unnecessary more time out.Thanks Dave Proper running shop will advise you. Yep, I second what Cougie has said. Get yourself down to a specialist running shop where
